Redskins' Taylor still has an attitude?
 

Whats this about, everything I saw on the news yesterday and read completely contradicts this crap. ST appeared to be happy to be here and was easy with the press.
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[quote=Drago]Whats this about, everything I saw on the news yesterday and read completely contradicts this crap. ST appeared to be happy to be here and was easy with the press.
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This article was unable to produce a quote from Taylor's mouth that leads me to believe he was being an ass to the press. He did say something to the effect of I'm better off showing up to this minicamp instead of missing it and dealing with you press grilling me for it.

He also said "as long as you're here from July - January, that's all your team cares about." I'm not 100% sure about that, I'm sure the team would like to have him there. But at the same time I understand his point, the media are the ones that make such a big deal about missing voluntary workouts in the spring, and the effect it has on team chemistry and all that crap. Yes, Gibbs wants him there. Yes it would help him stay in shape. But come on people, does that really effect Sean Taylor's play during the season? He missed everything before last year, got in major trouble, and still showed up as a game changer for the Skins last year. He developed into one of the best safeties in the league.

In general, I'm with Sean Taylor on this one. If he misses a few practices in May, SO WHAT. The guys that really need to be there in May are the ones fighting for roster spots, and the new players. Other players probably want to see Sean working alongside them and working just as hard as they are. But as long as those players continue to say that Taylor is a good guy and a good teammate, like they have been saying, then I have no problem with what Sean Taylor is doing.

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no idea, it seems more like the writer had a beef with him than anything else. Nothing new was reported there.

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The writer of this article is an ass. Get used to hearing this kind of stuff on Taylor after his plea bargain. Just ignore anything u read or hear outside of his mouth or from the Redskins themselves.

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Taylor's already making it hard for himself to eventually get into the Hall of Fame even if his numbers end up warranting it. If he doesn't suck up hard core to the media he has no chance!

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The content of the article seems to be "Taylor didn't like us before, and he doesn't like us now." That's not really news.

I'd be concerned if Gibbs was exceedingly negative. What he said was basically "Sean missed a lot, and he has to catch up." That's not really news.

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Id have a additude to if reporters were always in my face asking the same stupid questions they ask ALL the time.

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as long as he keeps that attitude on the field im happy

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[QUOTE=dmek25]as long as he keeps that attitude on the field im happy[/QUOTE]

Amen to that. Sounds like a writer had a slow news day.

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There is a new ST interview on redskins.com. It sounds like he is happy to be there.

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One word:

Spin.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]One word:

Spin.[/QUOTE]

Agreed! For the most part, things are just taken out of context. The writer of the article makes it seems like there is a dialogue between Gibbs and Taylor by alternating between each one's comments, in the process making Sean Taylor seem like a bad teammate. In reality, Joe Gibbs was supporting Taylor through all of the things he said in his press conference, although the article makes it seem to the contrary.

Essentially, the author is 'making up' a story. All of the things that the author quoted were said, but the deception lies behind all of the things the author didn't say, like noting Gibbs' praise of Taylor...Well, I guess whatever sells the papers, huh?

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I'm of the opinion the writer is making an atempt to demonstrate that perhaps taylor is still to some extent defiant, as well as non compliant to a lesser degree. Writer perhaps became aggitated at the response from Taylor in regards to being grilled for missing workouts in the spring. Further it would appear that Taylor's view or assertion that as long as he is here from July thru Jan. that's all that matters to the team which is in sharp contrast to JG view as to how much, and how long the participation should be between seasons.

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[QUOTE=Winskins]Agreed! For the most part, things are just taken out of context. The writer of the article makes it seems like there is a dialogue between Gibbs and Taylor by alternating between each one's comments, in the process making Sean Taylor seem like a bad teammate. In reality, Joe Gibbs was supporting Taylor through all of the things he said in his press conference, although the article makes it seem to the contrary.

Essentially, the author is 'making up' a story. All of the things that the author quoted were said, but the deception lies behind all of the things the author didn't say, like noting Gibbs' praise of Taylor...Well, I guess whatever sells the papers, huh?[/QUOTE]
AP's article made it seem like Taylor is still a disruptive headcase who is angering the coaches. Redskins.com's article makes it seem like Taylor's issues are 100% behind him.

Methinks the truth lies somewhere in betwixt the two.

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[quote=BrudLee]AP's article made it seem like Taylor is still a disruptive headcase who is angering the coaches. Redskins.com's article makes it seem like Taylor's issues are 100% behind him.

Methinks the truth lies somewhere in betwixt the two.[/quote]

True, after all let's not forget about Redskins.com's "unfiltered" approach to spin, errrr, I mean news reporting.

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What a crock of SH**!! THe reproter quotes Taylor as saying: "I think in my case, in my scenario, I think it was the best way to just put it away and let me focus on football these three days," Taylor said. "So you don't have to ask me, 'Why did you miss camp again?' when I show up for training camp, (and) butcher me."

This is SO taken out of context (the "butchering" line). He says that as he is laughing and joking with the press, and the reporters are laughing with him throughout the presser. Not to mention that Sean says all the right things about being a Redskin, working with his teammates, etc. Wow. No wonder these guys don't like to talk to the press!

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No, this is a retarded question, he doesnt he is seriously a very nice guy, and he doesnt have lip, you guys have heard his interviews, the whole legal thing is hurting his rep, and bc of spitting and his badassness on the field, people think he is a killer thug. I have also met the guy, off the field and with the coaches he is so nice.

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That article is REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY reaching there. I think the quote that they are playing off of is when Taylor said they could make him look bad again.

All reports I"ve heard (and seen first hand personally) is that Taylor really turned over a new leaf and has been a much better person in the public eye.

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[QUOTE=JWsleep]What a crock of SH**!! THe reproter quotes Taylor as saying: "I think in my case, in my scenario, I think it was the best way to just put it away and let me focus on football these three days," Taylor said. "So you don't have to ask me, 'Why did you miss camp again?' when I show up for training camp, (and) butcher me."

This is SO taken out of context (the "butchering" line). He says that as he is laughing and joking with the press, and the reporters are laughing with him throughout the presser. Not to mention that Sean says all the right things about being a Redskin, working with his teammates, etc. Wow. No wonder these guys don't like to talk to the press![/QUOTE]

The "butchering" line is what I beleive the writer took offense too. It was "In his view" an indirect slap at the media based on his past dealings with them. They recognize the fact he does not have a fondness for the media, and any remark that seems in any way derogative they exploit as being biased. I therefore I agree with your asessment that's the reason why so many players do not like to talk to the press. I've been convinced for a long time that that is the reason Art Monk is not in the HOF.

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i want him to have an attitude(while he is on the feild) but this writer clearly is holding some sort of grudge against taylor

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What really bothers me about this article is the fact that it is an AP article.

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The team was 100% behind him missing time to resolve his legal issue. Every one of Gibbs' comments was taken out of context. That article is garbage. The reporter has an axe to grind. He is probably from Tampa Bay.

I like how these morons take the side of the convicted felons looking for a payday who stole his ATVs, shot up his car and the house that he was in.

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[quote=saden1]What really bothers me about this article is the fact that it is an AP article.[/quote]

Yeah, I am not surprised that there is no name above the garbage that they wrote.

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[quote=saden1]What really bothers me about this article is the fact that it is an AP article.[/quote]I don't know why that would bother you the AP has as much junk as they do true News. Its very simple to understand. Taylor likes to play football but he does not enjoy all the media and PR that goes along with the game. Reporters rely on players to be friendly with the media and when they are not it shows in the articles. As long as he shows up on the highlight film on Sunday and Monday night thats all we need to care about.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]no idea, it seems more like the writer had a beef with him than anything else. Nothing new was reported there.[/QUOTE]

My thoughts exactly. Some overly-sensitive reporter was probably insulted that Taylor didn't answer every annoying question he wanted to ask and now has an axe to grind.

Never trust the media...

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I love the fact that if you watch an interview with Shaq he will typically give answers that could often be translated to "sht up and leave me alone," but because he says them in slightly funny and entertaining ways the media loves him. Taylor seems like he's very frank adn straight foreward with the reporters so they get annoyed and twist his words or give them their own context.

I think reading between the lines is always key.